I have just been to the USA and took one piece at I think 26 to 27kg, not sure to the last gram but near enough for this exercise. QF no probs BNE-LAX, however, on Southwest domestic, it went about 8 pounds over their limit, so without an extra bag to spilt with my fellow pax, what could I do!!
Now Their limit is ..Quote from their terms & conditions "3 pieces not more than 50 pounds per piece" WOW I could have had 150 pounds for free, or with my no baggaged partner, 300 pounds between us, but no we had one bag all of 56 pounds and it cost me AUD$33.00
Yes on the return trip a small sports bag had been purchased. Now I cant complain about Southwest really, they were fine, but what a crazy rule. They will take the weight, no problem, but gee if any one piece goes to 26kg...cost you heaps. Is it a limit for people to lift such a weight ???? Well if its too heavy to lift at 26kg, how does me paying $33 all of a sudden make it safe to lift I gotta ask??
OK....lesson learnt for next time....
Cheers J
